Head coach Eric Chelle has praised the Super Eagles’ mental strength despite their 4-2 penalty shoot-out loss to hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final.
“We suffered a lot. Playing extra time consumed much energy, but reaching the final at home is a beautiful gift,” Regragui said.
Morocco will now face Senegal in the final of the competition.
Unfortunately, Senegal will be without Koulibaly and Habib Diarra in the final.
Victor Osimhen will captain Nigeria’s Super Eagles against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, replacing suspended skipper Wilfred Ndidi.
Born on September 11, 1987, in Accra, Ghana, Mr Laryea is a former player and goalkeeper of Accra Academy.
The 29-year-old player attributed the progress to the brotherhood bond the players had established.
Mr Regragui stated, “People have tried to undermine our efforts. I speak to my players the only way we can shut down that is to continue to show our best on the pitch.”
Mr Laryea will officiate the game scheduled to be played in Rabat on Wednesday, CAF announced on Tuesday in a post on social media.
“If football is by prayer and fasting” Nigeria would have won the World Cup, said the director of PL Football Academy.
